Posta Rangers cruised to their second consecutive victory in the Sportpesa League with a first-half brace against Nairobi United in Monday evening’s clash at Kasarani Annex.
Jackson Dwang’ power shot inside the first ten minutes was complimented by Brian Otieno’s strike to seal all the three points for the Mailmen
Posta under the guidance of interim coach Collins ‘Korea’ Omondi made two changes introducing Dinken Mwema, Jackson dwang who replaced Vincent Wasambo and Leon kimungui.
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For Nairobi United Duncan omalla, Isaac Omweri and Prince Buregeya started in place of Lennox Ogutu, Enock Machaka and Shami Kibwana.
Posta broke the deadlock just ten minutes when Jackson Dwang’ unleashed a thunderbolt past helpless Kevin Oduor.
Twenty minutes later a quick start by Oduor would prove costly as Captain John Otieno lost possession with Caleb delivering a pinpoint pass to Brian Otieno who wasted no time slotting it home for the two goal lead at halftime.
Nairobi United Coach Nicholas Muyoti would respond with a triple substitution at halftime introducing Michael Karamor, Shami Kibwana and Ovella Ochieng’ in place of Frank Ouya, Isaac Omweri and Majaliwa Charo.
The substitution would almost have an instant impact as Karamor came close to half the deficit but his effort was saved by Bixente from close range.
United’s best effort of the day would come 10 minutes to full-time as substitute Musa Mohammed fouled Shami Kibwana in the box with the referee awarding a penalty that was meticulously saved by Bixente to maintain the two goal lead at Full-time.
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The win a second consecutive for Interim coach Charles Omondi.
For NaiBois it’s the fourth consecutive defeat and piles misery as they have not found the back of the net in those matches.
Posta rise to fourth on the log with the win, just a point shy off league leaders Kenya Police FC.
Posta Rangers vs Nairobi United Starting Lineups
Posta Rangers: Bixente Otieno, Dinken Mwema, Ivan Ochieng, Bernard Ondiek, Faustin Ojiambo Samaki, Kevin Juma, Caleb Olilo, Jackson Dwang, Brian Yakhama, Brian Otieno, Brian Marita.
Nairobi United: Kevin Oduor,Brian Wafula,Prince Buregeya,John Otieno,Kevin Otiende,Brian Mzee, Lesley Otieno,Isaac Omweri,Dancan Omalla,Frank Ouya and Majaliwa Charo.